It's been a while since I've been to Leichhardt... and there was no better way to spend Saturday night than with a few girlfriends and some tasty pastas and grills. Parking was a breeze inside the Italian Forum carpark, which was $12 flat rate for entry after 6pm.

The Italian Forum was packed with groups of families, friends and couples. It was a cheery atmosphere filled with loud conversations and laughter. The service was flirtatious but efficient.

I had the Linguine with Balmain Bugs... which was flawlessly spiced with chilli and lots of cracked black pepper. I think dried pasta was used, but they were really generous with the Balmain bugs... I counted 6 halves, so 3 whole in total. They were succulent and so tender! I tasted no basil (there were shallots instead), but the olive oil & white wine tied all the ingredients in really well.

Cafe La Vigna also offer desserts such as cannoli, tiramisu, portuguese tarts, and more! But we left for a place more quiet...

Thanks for organising this Sumali! Hope to see you girls soon :-)

Cafe La Vigna
Italian Forum, Shop 34
23 Norton Street Leichhardt
Phone: 9572 8599